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1972 Map of Dell Rapids SE

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Dell Rapids SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Pipestone Creek and its tributary West Pipestone Creek carve a winding path through this agricultural landscape in southeastern South Dakota. Surveyed in the early 1970s, the map reveals a countryside organized into distinct townships, including Logan, Highland, and Palisade. Rural life is anchored by several community landmarks, such as the Reformed Church Cem and Highland Cem, which provide significant points of interest for genealogists researching family ties in Minnehaha and Moody Counties.

The terrain is characterized by gentle slopes and occasional industrial activity, evidenced by the Gravel Pits located near the Moody County line. The settlement pattern is defined by a traditional grid of section roads, with small farmsteads scattered throughout the townships of Blinsmon, Alliance, and Edison. This survey documents the area's rural character before any major shifts in culture or drainage were recorded in the late 1970s.